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OAKLAND — Music blared throughout the Cleveland Indians clubhouse. From one track to the next, a few players belted out lyrics. Some could even be heard in the hallway outside. One thing is for sure: the Indians are making noise again. Jack Hannahan and Lou Marson had RBI singles in the 12th inning, and the […]

Entering the 24-team NCAA West Regional seeded eighth, the UC Davis women’s golf team cut that in half during Thursday’s opening round and sit in fourth place. Aggie sophomore Demi Runas had four birdies over a six-hole span on her way to a 3-under 69 and is tied for second individually at the Washington National […]

Anybody who has ever walked or driven by a local softball field during a girls softball game would not be surprised to hear the loud, coordinated cheers coming from each team’s dugout. These softball cheers are a big part of the game of softball for the players. It’s not something you see in baseball. In […]

The Davis Enforcers topped Woodland, 12-7, in recent Davis Youth Softball Association under-14 competition, thanks in part to Madison Lowrie’s two-run double. Mikaela Hiatt pitched a complete game for the Enforcers and Lowrie and Renee Schuman played terrific defense. McKenna Miller, Sara Wixson, Jordan Vermette and Schuman all had key hits for the winners. In […]

San Jose State has no one to blame but itself. After the Spartans came into town on April 26 and ran all over the UC Davis baseball team, the Aggies kicked it into gear and haven’t lost since. On Wednesday, it took some late-inning heroics, but UCD came from behind to win its fourth straight […]

ELK GROVE — Just like that, the focus in the Davis High baseball season has shifted. With Cal State Fullerton-bound J.D. Davis throwing a one-hitter while striking out 11, Elk Grove clinched the Delta Valley Conference title with a 4-0 nod over the visiting Blue Devils on Wednesday. As Davis’ fastball and the afternoon temperature […]

OAKLAND — David DeJesus hit his first two home runs of the season, Trevor Cahill pitched another gem and the Oakland Athletics snapped Cleveland’s seven-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory over the Indians on Wednesday night. DeJesus’ two solo shots handed Josh Tomlin (4-1) his first loss of the year. They were two of […]

The Davis Knights’ U15 boys lacrosse team defeated the Elk Grove Gladiators, 9-6, on Sunday. In the first half, Davis took control as Emory Filmer led the scoring with two goals, while Issiah West and Yared Haile each had one. Still, the Knights clung to a 4-3 lead at intermission. Haile won the second-half face-off, […]

The Royal Arsenal, a U14 boys soccer team, beat Boca, 2-1. Matt Cheung scored first for Davis off an assist from Francis Avoce, then Elgin Lovell scored in the second half, ensuring the win. Boca played hard, but could not get past defenders Daniel Perez, Chris Marelich, Matt Rowen and Thomas Lloyd. Keeper Javi Nieves had […]

NEW YORK — With a boisterous bunch of orange-and-black clad fans in the crowd and weather conditions similar to home, Tim Lincecum knew the formula was right for a special night. He sure provided one. Lincecum struck out 12 to surpass Christy Mathewson for most double-digit strikeout games in Giants history and Pat Burrell hit […]

DETROIT — Devin Setoguchi scored 9:21 into overtime to finish a hat trick, and the San Jose Sharks took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-3 win Wednesday night. “You need people to step up,” Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. “He’s got a tremendous trigger.” […]

Davis Diamonds saw some of its gymnasts blossom in the Junior Olympics Flower Power meet on Sunday, a final test before Xcel State Championships. Attempting level 6 in competition for the first time, Davis’ Kate Miller, Isabella Franke, Aubrey Lee-Smith, Kalysta Holder and Cordelia Hsiao each confirmed their ability with individual successes. Miller had one […]

Sacramento’s two-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Wednesday. Facing Salt Lake at Raley Field, the River Cats committed four errors and allowed five unearned runs in an 8-1 loss. Shortstop Eric Sogard knocked in Shane Peterson to give the Cats their only run of the game, but Sogard, right fielder Adam Heether, […]

Better today than next week. Using a stifling defense that bullied Davis High’s offensive force Anna Maria Gilbertson, Franklin came to town and knocked off the nation’s top-ranked girls soccer team, 1-0, on Tuesday. Wildcat Taytana Garrett scored the game’s only goal off a picture-perfect pass from Lauren Aldana with 2:13 remaining in the contest. […]